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Saw Paul before service and told him about yesterday. Another amazing story was the bride who wanted the Harry Potter theme because the rings were flown in by an owl! The "baby" had 7 names and as many photographers at work. 38 in total - seems a pity the baptistery wasn't used as it is a lovely space but in fact the eats were laid out in there. I skipped them, had a coffee and practised.

To Kent House to get 7.43 train to Bromley and then on to Canterbury East. £15.10 senior return. The course itself was free on my student card which nobody checked! Walked from Canterbury East to Christ Church University campus which is impressive. Turned out we were in the Maxwell Davies building, The conference was based on the B.A. church music course and it was interesting to meet some of the students. Huw Morgan spoke about his unaccompanied Lenten setting, Stephen Barker told us about St Stephen's Canterbury, Andrew Larner on an educational model (Cairán is very advanced) Michael Chandler and David Dewar on beauty. Christian Griffiths from Monash Melbourne on Trinitarian model. Colin Davey talked about the RSCM survey -  we heard about some of the ridiculous requests for wedding music - Star Wars, Sister Act, Benny Hill theme, Doctor Who! And equally bad for funerals! Chris Price who sings tenor in Canterbury cathedral choir told us about the enthronement of the Archbishop....

On Friday evening when I was walking in Battersea Park I saw a large rat next to the lakeside. I suppose one forgets that rats are very close to us throughout London but it is still unnerving to see one sitting there very calmly. Saturday when driving through Herne Hill, I saw an altercation outside a shop with men arguing and hitting each other. So many drivers act in this aggressive way too cutting you up at the lights. Adrian was saying that he does not drive if he can help it because of this. Swavek gave an excellent homily on today's Gospel about the call of Matthew and how the sinner can be called to better things. Matthew who we read this year A portrays a compassionate Jesus. We all fall short so often but still we can know that we are loved as a beloved child (my thought on Wednesday). It is a pity that Adrian is not coming to the wedding not least that he is unavailable to play for it, but I still think the family group could get together on the day before to prepare an I...

Music for the wedding of Louise and Tom Organ beforehand – Prelude on “Rhosymedre” Vaughan Williams Suantraidhe arr Colin Hand (based on an Irish nuptial blessing) Entry: Trumpet voluntary Jeremiah Clarke Mass setting Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei Missa St Johannis de Deo Joseph Haydn plainchant Benedictus Hymns Dear Lord and Father of mankind Lord of all hopefulness To be a pilgrim i.e. Who would true valour see (preparation of the gifts) Psalm As the deer Bob Hurd sung by Liz Celtic alleluia Fintan O’Carroll and Christopher Walker with wedding verse sung by Liz During communion Gaelic blessing Rutter For the beauty of the earth Rutter During register Greater love Ireland soloists Kirsty and Geoff ( this was not possible so Haydn Benedictus sung by Kirsty) Recessional Toccata Widor Readings: Genesis 2: 18-24 Man and woman Colossians 3 v12 to 17 Put on love … psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace to God in your hearts Gospel John XIII v 33 to 35 and XV v 5 to 12 Love one...